January weather forecastMimpoutou, Congo

Weather in January

January in Mimpoutou, Congo, is a sweltering winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.2°C (97.2°F) and min 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

Mimpoutou's temperature records reveal January as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 36.2°C (97.2°F) and lows of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The least humid month in Mimpoutou, Congo, is January, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In January, in Mimpoutou, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mimpoutou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.6 days and collects up to 906mm (35.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mimpoutou is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Mimpoutou is January, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.